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Help bake

Measure, pour and stir to help bake something.

Baking is a great family activity from age 4: measuring, pouring and stirring are perfect jobs for small hands. By 10 kids can follow a simple recipe with an adult handling the oven.

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Why it matters

Baking practices counting, measuring and following steps in order, and the result is something to share.

Steps for kids

  1. Wash your hands and put on an apron.
  2. Measure each ingredient with the cups.
  3. Pour them into the big bowl.
  4. Stir until it is smooth.
  5. A grown-up puts it in the oven.

How to teach it by age

  • Ages 3 to 4

    Pour pre-measured ingredients and stir.

  • Ages 5 to 6

    Measure with cups and spoons. Crack eggs into a separate bowl.

  • Ages 7 to 8

    Follow the recipe steps with a grown-up reading along.

  • Ages 9 to 10

    Read the recipe and prepare everything. A grown-up handles the oven.

  • Set the table

    Put out plates, cups, forks, spoons and napkins.

    1 starAges 3 to 12
  • Clear your plate

    Carry your plate and cup to the kitchen after eating.

    1 starAges 3 to 12
  • Wipe the table

    Wipe the table with a damp cloth, crumbs into your hand.

    1 starAges 4 to 12